(RotoWire) Clowney still hasn't signed his franchise tag and remains away from the team during the start of OTAs, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. Analysis: Clowney isn't required to be present for offseason workouts until mandatory minicamp arrives in mid-June. It remains to be seen how long he plans on staying away from the team as he looks to parlay his franchise tag into a long-term contract. July 15 is the deadline for the two sides to reach such an agreement.

(Rotoworld) Bill O'Brien said, "I have no idea when [Jadeveon Clowney] is going to be here. It's up to him." Analysis: The Texans are reportedly nowhere close to a long-term agreement with their unsigned franchise player, and Clowney isn't expected to show up to practice anytime soon. With Clowney's injury history, a long-term contract will be tricky to hammer out so a trade can't be ruled out. This story has a chance to linger into training camp and possibly beyond.